Clarence Drive

The most beautiful sunset drive in the world

The Clarence Drive Outlook Point is a must-visit for an unforgettable sunset drive! Starting from Rooi Els to Gordons Bay (~30 km), this scenic R44 stretch took us about 2 hours with stops at Rooi Els, Klippies Baai, Kogel Bay, and Curbside Coffee. 

Summer (Dec–Feb) is perfect for late sunsets (~7 PM). We started our trip on 2025-01-28 at 17:30 (5 30 PM), it was a perfect summer day with blue skies and sunshine, to catch the golden light of setting sun along the Atlantic Ocean. We finished our trip on the beach at Gordon’s Bay with the most spectacular sunset views ever seen in the world. 

The beautiful play of colours of the sunset through the clouds was just breathtaking, but behind the beauty was a very strong wind that were hitting the ocean and the mountains behind us. Whenever we stopped at a lookout point, we had to keep our hats together, even when opening the door of your vehicle the wind gusts were very strong.

Just a few tips to make your trip truly unforgettable. Bring water, snacks, binoculars, and a camera—my power bank kept my phone ready for epic shots. Tourists can rent a car from Cape Town (~R300/day). The winding road is safe if you drive slowly (~60 km/h). Check our full guide on saferplaces.org or photos and tips! #ClarenceDrive

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We never go on a road trip without our binoculars. Especially if you can see whales and dolphins up close when they enter False Bay.

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